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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,016.05, 350,580.47 and 162,174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,016.05, 350,580.47 and 162,174.57 is: 223,825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,016.05 : 350,580.47 = 162,174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,016.05/350,580.47 = 162,174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,016.05x = 350,580.47 × 162,174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,016.05x = 56,855,236,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855,236,972.65/254,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,825.37

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